Sam Reinhart in danger of being punished for punching Jacob Trouba
Last night during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals tempers flared leading to Sam Reinhart throwing a punch at Jacob Trouba that could lead to discipline from the NHL.
Sam Reinhart is known for being more of a finesse offensively skilled type of player but last night that perception changed for a moment. At the end of the third period in a tie game, Sam Reinhart decided to throw a punch at Jacob Trouba.
Reinhart gives Trouba a shot at the end of the 3rd period
Throughout the game things had been building towards a moment like this. Just seconds before the clip above things reach a boiling point when Jacob Trouba shoved Sam Reinhart into the boards. This prompted the aggressive response from Sam Reinhart.
No penalties would be handed out and the game would be sent to overtime. But now there is some concern that Sam Reinhart could face a fine for his actions. Just minutes into overtime Sam Reinhart would get his full revenge for the hit from Jacob Trouba by scoring the game-winning goal in overtime.
SAM REINHART CALLED GAME
THIS SERIES IS TIED UP
THIS SERIES IS TIED UP
Heading into Game 5 the referees will need to keep a close eye on both teams. With the series tied at 2, the next game could be the most pivotal of the entire series which could lead to plenty more fireworks like we saw from Sam Reinhart and Jacob Trouba.
Source: Blade of Steel - Sam Reinhart may face discipline after shot to the face of Jacob Trouba
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